Santa Cycle Rampage a joyful Milwaukee tradition on two wheels

2025 Santa Cycle Rampage in Milwaukee

The streets of Milwaukee will be filled with holiday spirit on Saturday, Dec. 6, as riders take part in the Santa Cycle Rampage.

MILWAUKEE - The streets of Milwaukee filled with holiday spirit on Saturday morning as riders took part in the Santa Cycle Rampage.

Local perspective:

The holiday-themed, costume bike ride is a Milwaukee tradition on two wheels. The 13-mile, slow-rolling holiday party departed from Wheel & Sprocket in Bay View at 9:30 a.m.

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The annual event brings together more than 2,000 people dressed as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, reindeer, elves, snowmen, dreidels, the Grinch and more.

Santa Cycle Rampage is a fundraiser that powers the Wisconsin Bike Fed’s bicycle education programs.

On FOX6 WakeUp

Santa Cycle Rampage 2025

Another holiday tradition is making its return today. Hundreds of holiday-clad bikers will be riding through Milwaukee for the Santa Cycle Rampage bike ride. Jake Newborn joined FOX6 WakeUp to help us get ready for the ride this morning.

Santa Cycle Rampage supports Wisconsin Bike Fed

Milwaukee's most joyful 13-mile bike ride is back this morning, and it's all for a good cause. The Santa Cycle Rampage helps raise money for the Wisconsin Bike Fed's education programs. Michael Anderson joined FOX6 WakeUp live with more on the impact this event has on youth education.

FOX's Hayley Spitler at the Santa Cycle Rampage

Another holiday tradition is making its return today. Hundreds of holiday-clad bikers will be riding through Milwaukee for the Santa Cycle Rampage bike ride. FOX's Hayley Spitler joined FOX6 WakeUp live with more on the impact this event has on the community.

Ready for the Santa Cycle Rampage

Milwaukee's most joyful 13-mile bike ride is back this morning and its all for a good cause. The Santa Cycle Rampage helps raise money for the Wisconsin Bike Federation's education programs. FOX6's Hayley Spitler is back once again on what makes this event so special.